ggarfield965
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It just occurred to me, and I am not the first I am sure, that a bolt action 7.62 Soviet rifle would be a fantastic deer cartridge for woods hunts and furthermore would be about the cheapest round you could find to hunt with. I mean, a center fire rifle you can afford to target practice with and shoot for fun would be fantastic. Now, every once in a while we shoot a box of .30-30 ammo if we can pick some up on discount, otherwise it's all reserved for hunting. And I would think a 7.62 Soviet would be a longer range cartridge than a .30-30 and would be significantly cheaper to shoot if you purchased surplus in bulk. So, I guess my questions are these.
How many American-marketed manufacturers (aka Browning, Winchester...not Yurkgisfluhghfië) make such a gun?
What do these guns cost, do people use them much, are they accurate?
And finally, what is the cheapest readily available one out there (new, and single shot is acceptable)?
How many American-marketed manufacturers (aka Browning, Winchester...not Yurkgisfluhghfië) make such a gun?
What do these guns cost, do people use them much, are they accurate?
And finally, what is the cheapest readily available one out there (new, and single shot is acceptable)?